Peterson Contention 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Doug Peterson·1976·Southern Ocean Ltd
Peterson Contention 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
32.81' · 10 m
Displ.
9,300 lbs · 4,218 kg
First year
1976

The Contention 33 represents a pivotal moment in the 1970s yachting scene, where the raw speed of offshore racing began to merge with the structural integrity required for serious cruising. Designed by the legendary Doug Peterson and built by Southern Ocean Shipyard (SOS) in Poole, England, the vessel is a production evolution of the 1976 One Ton Cup winner. While many IOR (International Offshore Rule) designs of this era were criticized for being "twitchy" or difficult to handle, the Contention 33 earned a reputation for a more balanced hull form that remains a favorite among "performancecruiser" enthusiasts today. Southern Ocean Shipyard utilized their expertise in highstandard GRP construction to turn a championshipwinning pedigree into a robust, seakindly vessel capable of crossing oceans.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 16,151
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Peterson Contention 33 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 16,15111100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6495933
C&C 35-334.67'$ 29,7502211
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,377194
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
C&C 3737.58'$ 42,500131
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Contessa Ood 3433.67'$ 20,189105
C&C 40-239.58'$ 39,50075
Peterson 3433.92'$ 23,40062
Peterson Contention 33You are here$ 16,15111

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Peterson Contention 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Peterson Contention 33 over the past 12 months is $16,151. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Peterson Contention 33 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Peterson Contention 33 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Peterson Contention 33 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Peterson Contention 33 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Peterson Contention 33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Peterson Contention 33 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Peterson Contention 33?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, C&C 35-3, C&C 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.